To a certain extent, tooth wear is a part of ageing. But what can happen if tooth wear is not addressed?
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Bad breath, medically known as halitosis, can result for many reasons. The main reason being poor oral hygiene but it may also be a sign of other health problems. Bad breath can be made worse by the types of food we eat or unhealthy lifestyle habits.
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More and more sugars are entering our diets as our eating habits change, more of them are ‘hidden’ sugars. Decay is very definitely on the rise but the good news is, it’s possible to prevent decay through diet and lifestyle.
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Many patients ask, "Why do I require regular X-rays?" That is a good question. The simple answer is to keep track of your oral health. By using radiographs your dentist is able to detect problems that may not be seen through visual examination alone and sometimes before symptoms become present.
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Our receptionist blogs her experience with Invisalign.
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Wondering if dental implants are the right choice for you? Before you decide, get your facts straight.
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One of the most common causes of tooth loss is gum disease. Your gums protect your teeth from harmful bacteria, and if you don't properly care for your gums, harmful bacteria could deteriorate your bones and gums. Over time, deterioration in your mouth could result in tooth loss.
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Wearing any type of mouthguard during sport is better than none at all. Whether you play sport just for fun or at any competition level, protect your teeth with a custom-fitted mouthguard from CC Dental.
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One question that many parents face is what is the best age for their child to have orthodontic treatment? If orthodontic appliances are placed too early treatment may be required again later in life and if you get them too late they may need to be worn for a longer period of time.
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Suffering from sore, irritated & inflamed gums can ruin your whole day. Most of us at some point have noticed blood in the sink when rinsing your mouth out after brushing and flossing or even sharp pains when eating and drinking. If so, this is a likely sign your gums are unhealthy.
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Fluorosis is a change in the appearance of the tooth’s enamel surface. The most common types of fluorosis do not affect the function of the tooth and do not cause pain. In rare cases, fluorosis is described as severe. In this instance, we will find the enamel pitted with brown spots.
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Experiencing a dental injury is never fun. If you have cracked a tooth, fractured a tooth, broken a tooth or split a tooth the good news is it may be able to be saved. In the instance where you have a dental injury, it is important that you seek the help of a dental professional as soon as possible. A good rule of thumb is to remember the faster you act, and the better the outcome will be.
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